How US movement that ‘exports family values’ to Africa indirectly gives rise to illicit and unsafe abortion on the continent
The expanded restrictions build on the anti-abortion advocacy work carried out by conservative US non-profits abroad – especially in Africa, where healthcare is highly dependent on foreign aid. The region has the world’s highest estimated proportion of unsafe abortions and highest maternal mortality rates – including the highest number of maternal deaths per 100,000 abortions.
‘Lord forgive them, for they do not what they are reporting,’ HIV patient drops case against media after confirming negative status
According to the statement, the records confirmed that Oyan was enrolled into HIV care on May 3, 2012, under the Ministry of Health HIV programme, where he was classified under WHO Clinical Stage III and commenced on antiretroviral therapy (ARVs) in accordance with government treatment protocols.
Archaeologists uncover 2,500-year-old temple remains in Bahariya Oasis to underline influence of Christianity in Egypt
Construction of the hall began under King Psamtik I and was completed under Kings Wahibre (Apries) and Ahmose II (Amasis), Abdel-Badie said.
In Rwanda’s King’s Palace Museum, president’s Inyambo cows are entertained with melodious poetry that calls them by their ‘beautiful’ names
Cattle in Rwanda and a number of other African countries signify social and economic importance. The larger the herd and the more unique a breed, the more respected a farmer is.
Sacred Heart celebration in Kericho echoes intersection of Christian faith and indigenous cultures
In his homily, Fr Nyangate said the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart invites Christians to reflect on God’s immeasurable love for humanity as manifested through his Son, Jesus Christ.
How reggae legend Bob Marley’s humanity taught White studio owner redemption is possible for anyone willing to seek it
Inside the studio, Richard Wittmann watched through the window as the crowd continued to grow. He was getting nervous. 15pm. By now, over 200 people had gathered in the small park. Local musicians had joined Bob on stage, a makeshift stage that was really just the park’s small pavilion. Country musicians, rock players, even some gospel singers had come to support Bob and protest the studio’s discrimination.
Redemption songs: Day Bob Marley ‘liberated’ BBC from racial bias against Black musicians, opened up space for Black workers
The band looked around. Bob was right. White Londoners were crossing the street to avoid walking past them. Parents were pulling their children closer.
Law and faith: How US Christian right is building interfaith coalition to root out same-sex relationships in Africa
The influence of US evangelical Christianity on anti-LGBTQ legislation across Africa has been extensively documented over the past two decades. In 2023, I wrote about US architectural influence on Uganda’s anti-homosexuality law, which passed weeks before the first African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family and Sovereignty in Entebbe, Uganda.
‘Holy democracy’: How Voodoo or Manjunju drove ex-Benin bloodhound Mathieu Kérékou out of power after traditionalists warned he risked becoming zombie
Voodooists are believed to have retaliated against Presidents Matheu Kérékou, who grew terrified of being zombified by a curse. He recruited a Malian marabout nicknamed the Devil and experimented with other religions in search of spiritual strength, according to devotees.
Police in Kwale County rescue mental patient detained and chained by witchdoctor for five months
During the rescue operation, several other individuals believed to be receiving treatment at homestead were seen sighted in the compound, raising concerns among human rights activists. It was not immediately known if they, too, were being detained for non-settlement of fees.
